Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

[Snuffaluphagus]

Only a preseason match I suppose but I'd be stunned if it's not a very very long year for Hawks

 

[GingerDocker]

Only a preseason match I suppose but I'd be stunned if it's not a very very long year for Hawks

I'm not sure if the number of players I recognise in their squad would reach double figures.

 

[Nodgey]

This is s**t if it goes through.

‘No longer acceptable’: Rival clubs fume at Collingwood’s hold on MCG seats

Collingwood are engaged in sensitive discussions with the MCG to modernise a long-standing agreement that has forced Richmond reserved seat holders to move when playing a home game against them.

www.theage.com.au

Bloody oath it is. Not 'No longer acceptable' - that was never acceptable.

 

[gaskin]

Only a preseason match I suppose but I'd be stunned if it's not a very very long year for Hawks

I only watched a few minutes but they seemed to be okay around the ground but have nothing once the ball goes inside 50.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I only watched a few minutes but they seemed to be okay around the ground but have nothing once the ball goes inside 50.

Nothing inside 50 a midfield with too many ball butchers. The Cats are barely out of 2nd gear and while I'd expect some Hawks are only in 4th, younger teams generally treat these games more seriously. Hawks just have too much "meh" everywhere

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Mr Meeky right now:

 

[gaskin]

At least GC/Essendon is close.

 

[E Shed]

Blakely looks good around the center bounces. Very low pressure but he’s reading the game nicely.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Nothing inside 50 a midfield with too many ball butchers. The Cats are barely out of 2nd gear and while I'd expect some Hawks are only in 4th, younger teams generally treat these games more seriously. Hawks just have too much "meh" everywhere

But Sammy Mitchell will save them supposedly??

Be interesting to see a North -v- Hawthorn match, especially given Clarko factor.
It is only preseason lite, but gee Hawks look to have lost a bit of the structure and method that they had developed last year.

But footy is footy is footy, great to have it back, rather watch this than the woeful tests...

 

[greatgatsby]

But Sammy Mitchell will save them supposedly??

Be interesting to see a North -v- Hawthorn match, especially given Clarko factor.
It is only preseason lite, but gee Hawks look to have lost a bit of the structure and method that they had developed last year.

But footy is footy is footy, great to have it back, rather watch this than the woeful tests...

Yeah, was looking forward to the cricket in India, but now I'm just willing the footy to start.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Blakely looks good around the center bounces. Very low pressure but he’s reading the game nicely.

You just like his haircut flowing in the breeze, E.
C'mon now, look beyond the Harry Styles hairy styles, focus on his footy and truly nothing has changed from his time with us.

Ok stats midfielder in a plodding side, but not damaging, efficient or defensively aggressive...

(watch him win the Brownlow now).

 

[CapitalA]

Only a preseason match I suppose but I'd be stunned if it's not a very very long year for Hawks

Hopefully a long decade.

 

[masai tu]

Remember when he yocked that Port fan who got too up in his grill? Not to mention his history of cheap shots during his playing days. He's clearly violence first operator.

He has the “angry small man syndrome”.

As a player, he was noted for his “unfair tactics”. Look up the infamous London game. As a coach he has thumped holes in the wall of the coaches box.

Understand that elite sport requires participants to be ruthless, but there are times when a more relaxed approach to others, makes life so much easier.

 

[Joao]

I genuinely hope that Mitchell has torpedoed his coaching stint at the hawks with the Dees/Blues tactics of cutting right back as I think he'd be a great coach with good players and I don't need to see more Hawks premierships.

 

[E Shed]

You just like his haircut flowing in the breeze, E.
C'mon now, look beyond the Harry Styles hairy styles, focus on his footy and truly nothing has changed from his time with us.

Ok stats midfielder in a plodding side, but not damaging, efficient or defensively aggressive...

(watch him win the Brownlow now).

No my time of thinking Connor was the next Haselby is long gone. It was just interesting watching today when he was attending the center ballups how well he reads the drop of the ball& how often he gets the first clean touch.
It was against a bunch of second stringers mostly with very little pressure but at least he’s back doing what he’s actually good at. Extracting inside ball.
Brody, Serong, Brayshaw, O’Meara would murder him in there.


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[theGav56]

Has Geelong future proofed their hold on finals action?

 

[BStaff17]

Only a preseason match I suppose but I'd be stunned if it's not a very very long year for Hawks

What a shame.

There fans should be right they had enough success for a lifetime they can handle a decade down the bottom.

 

[Joao]

Probably a good year to get them twice.

 

[Quazar]

signed up to Kayo yesty so just watching a bit of Collingwood & Carlton. Watched a bit of North/Richmond but was boring - Logue looked heavier to me, more lumbersome.

Only caught the Pies/Blues match from 3 mins into the 2nd, but Acres barely sighted...mostly Hollingwood getting the ball forward and kicking goals. It's only pre-season so you know it's hardly intensity personified, but it's good to see Carlton looking shippy in defence....also Barlow on commentary again.

5 goals straight for Hollingwood now, lol

 

[Quazar]

Acres with a high flour bag entry. What a surprise haha

 

[SupermanCapes]

This is a baaaaad game of football. Very happy to see both Carlton and Collingwood looking extremely scrappy. Cripps kicking out on the full from 30 meters directly in front was * chefs kiss *

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

This is a baaaaad game of football. Very happy to see both Carlton and Collingwood looking extremely scrappy. Cripps kicking out on the full from 30 meters directly in front was * chefs kiss *

Think it's a higher intensity than most of the other games I've watched though. The Dons/GC one in particular was almost non contact

 

[wakojako]

Think it's a higher intensity than most of the other games I've watched though. The Dons/GC one in particular was almost non contact

Are we playing today and if so, have they released our lineup?

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Are we playing today and if so, have they released our lineup?

3:30 today, only Walters, Freddy, Wagner, Chapman and Ryan not playing but they are playing essentially two games

 

[wakojako]

3:30 today, only Walters, Freddy, Wagner, Chapman and Ryan not playing but they are playing essentially two games

Why not Chapman and Ryan